Operation Blackjack
In the midst of a raging war against drug trafficking, the leader of the Negra Oscura, Miguel Uriel Rodriguez Caro, is taken down by a team of five analysts and an ex-soldier. With a ticking clock and a hunger for results, the President authorizes Operation Blackjack, an ambitious plan to take down four priority targets in one night. The stakes are high as the team is forced to make a quick decision that could jeopardize their entire operation. With nerves running high and tensions rising, will Operation Blackjack succeed? Or will it succumb to the ever-present threat of corruption and bureaucracy?
Blackjack is a heart-pounding, fast-paced news report that brings you inside the secretive world of government counter-drug operations. With a tight leash from the President and a team of dedicated analysts and soldiers, this story follows the daring and risky mission to take down the cartel's enforcer, El Verdugo. With the stakes high and time running out, will the team be able to successfully navigate the treacherous world of international relations, local politics, and the ever-present threat of violence?
This heart-pounding account of the government's covert war against drug trafficking brings you behind the scenes of the National Security Council Staff and the White House. With unprecedented access to the team's planning and execution of Operation Blackjack, this is a gripping account of the sacrifices, courage, and determination of those fighting to keep us safe.
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